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York University climbs in QS Sustainability Rankings

Dec 6, 2023
York University climbs in QS Sustainability Rankings
York University continues to strengthen its momentum as a global leader in sustainability in the latest QS Sustainability Rankings, climbing more than 100 spots.

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Professor challenges mobile app design standards, wins award

Dec 6, 2023
Professor challenges mobile app design standards, wins award

Warm wishes from President Rhonda Lenton

Dec 5, 2023
Warm wishes from President Rhonda Lenton

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Statement from President Rhonda Lenton in response to Ontario auditor general report

Statement from President Rhonda Lenton in response to Ontario auditor general report

Dec 6, 2023
Read about the recommendations for York University in the auditor general of Ontario’s Operations and Capital Audit report.
Master’s research film looks at sharks as indicator of ocean health

Master’s research film looks at sharks as indicator of ocean health

Dec 6, 2023
Attend a screening of York University alumna Vivian Guido’s documentary Turning Tides: Sustainability Measures for Shark Conservation, which was selected to be shown at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.
Professor emeritus fulfills dream of publishing novel

Professor emeritus fulfills dream of publishing novel

Dec 6, 2023
Proving it’s never too late to go after your dreams, 81-year-old Professor Emeritus Brian Slattery will become a published novelist with the release of his forthcoming book, Escape to Ponti.

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THE SCOOP

Dec 6, 2023
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Adjunct Professor Mark Terry presents six films by Indigenous youth in Belize, made through York’s Planetary Health Film Lab, at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai

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AGYU earns awards for exhibit, education programs

AGYU earns awards for exhibit, education programs

Dec 5, 2023
Two juried awards from Galeries Ontario / Ontario Galleries highlight the programming excellence of the Art Gallery of York University (AGYU).
Centre for Feminist Research celebrates feminist scholarship with new award

Centre for Feminist Research celebrates feminist scholarship with new award

Nov 29, 2023
The Medal for Excellence in Feminist Scholarship in Canada aims to support and raise awareness of the work being done by feminist scholars across Canada.
AGYU programs shortlisted for prestigious awards

AGYU programs shortlisted for prestigious awards

Nov 29, 2023
The Galeries Ontario / Ontario Galleries Awards spotlight the pivotal role public art galleries play in shaping Canada’s visual arts sector.

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Anucha family creates new award to support Black entrepreneurs

Anucha family creates new award to support Black entrepreneurs

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Schulich ExecEd launches municipal leadership training program

Dec 5, 2023
Schulich ExecEd launches municipal leadership training program

C4 partnership to tackle climate anxiety

Nov 24, 2023
C4 partnership to tackle climate anxiety

Schulich triumphs in fall case competitions

Nov 24, 2023
Schulich triumphs in fall case competitions

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UPCOMING EVENTS

December 07, 2023

Writer-in-Residence Program Presents: I AM SIRAT + A CONVERSATION WITH DEEPA MEHTA & SHYAM SELVADURAI

December 11, 2023

Globally Networked Learning: Faculty Drop-In Consultations

December 17, 2023

Emerging and Systemic Risks Lecture Series

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Synopsis of most recent meeting of Senate

Dec 6, 2023
Synopsis of most recent meeting of Senate

Board of Governors synopsis now available

Dec 6, 2023
Board of Governors synopsis now available

How to make or process year-end donations in time for 2023 tax receipt

Dec 1, 2023
How to make or process year-end donations in time for 2023 tax receipt

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Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies sheds light on new projects, global opportunities

Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies sheds light on new projects, global opportunities

Nov 16, 2023
Welcome to the November 2023 edition of Innovatus, a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning innovation at York University. This issue looks at new programs and novel offerings making a positive difference for students in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies.